Description
This Mexican Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a luscious, dairy-free dessert that combines creamy ripe avocados with rich cocoa, warm spices, and a hint of chili for a subtle kick. Naturally sweetened with dates or maple syrup, it’s a healthy yet indulgent treat topped with optional coconut whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pitted dates, soaked in water to soften (or ¼ cup maple syrup as a substitute)
- Flesh of 2 ripe avocados (about 225-250g), preferably Hass
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (dutch processed preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla or regular vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon or less each of cayenne and chili powder (optional)
- Optional pinch of ground ginger
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 can (15 ounces) chilled canned coconut cream, solid portion only (chilled overnight)
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Sweetener of choice (powdered sugar or sugar substitute), to taste
- Optional dark chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- Place the canned coconut cream in the refrigerator overnight to allow it to solidify.
- Place the pitted dates in a small bowl and cover with purified water. Soak for 30 to 60 minutes to soften. Discard the water.
- Using a food processor, combine the avocado flesh, cocoa powder, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Add cinnamon, cayenne, chili powder, optional ground ginger, and a pinch of sea salt; blend thoroughly.
- Transfer the mousse into one large bowl or small cups. Refrigerate for at least 25 minutes.
- Drain the liquid from the chilled coconut cream. Scoop the solid cream into a bowl. Add a pinch of cinnamon and whip until soft peaks form. Fold in sweetener to taste.
- Keep the whipped cream in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, spoon dollops of coconut whipped cream on top of each mousse. Garnish with optional dark chocolate shavings.
- This mousse can be made up to two days in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- This mousse is vegan and gluten-free.
- You can adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- Use chilled coconut cream for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Mexican Chocolate Avocado Mousse, dairy-free dessert, vegan mousse, chocolate dessert